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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.04, 1,438.02 and 411.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.04, 1,438.02 and 411.08 is: 616.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.04 : 1,438.02 = 411.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.04/1,438.02 = 411.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.04x = 1,438.02 × 411.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.04x = 591,134.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,134.07/959.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.38

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